Hospitalist

What they do

• Provide excellent patient care.
• Create and recommend treatment plans.
• Take patient medical histories.
• Update patient information and charts with latest findings and treatments.
• Order tests for health care staff to administer.
• Review and interpret test results.
• Respond to questions and concerns from patients about their health care and well-being.
• Discuss proper nutrition, hygiene, and self-care with patients to promote good health.
• Work with various medical staff such as an anesthesiologist, surgeons, and nurses to provide patient care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MD or Professional Degree in Medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Current M.D. or D.O. license for the state.
• Certification in BCLS, ACLS required if stress tests performed or as required by specialty.
• Current State and Federal Narcotics Licenses.
• years physician or hospitalist experience.
• Experience with hospital medicine.